One of the most critical technologies on modern vehicles, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is responsible for preventing countless accidents for decades. In this article, we’re going to explore its ...
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QUEBEC CITY, Quebec -- We were doing some slalom testing on a frozen lake and later at a ski resort in Quebec when I found something I didn't like about the Volvo V50 station wagon. Oh, I did well ...
Most of us who spend our winters driving snow-covered roads do so through a combination of skill, experience and general good luck. Even with all that, we’re not always successful. But thanks to the ...
Winterthur, Switzerland - Intended for vehicle dynamics applications such as development of control systems for dynamic stability, traction control, and ABS, the Rotating Wheel Torquemeter (RWT) ...
Drivers have been warned that disabling traction control in certain winter situations could actually help them escape when ...
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The Swedes are starting to loosen up, according to Dan Werbin, a well-traveled Swede and new president/CEO of Volvo Cars of North America. "Swedes are learning that it’s okay to have fun," he says ...
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